26th November 2025
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, commended the Sri Lankan military contingent’s vital humanitarian assistances to Myanmar during a ceremony held at Army Headquarters on 26 November 2025, in recognition of their service following the devastating earthquake earlier this year.
The contingent, consisting of personnel from the Tri-Forces, was deployed from 05 April to 26 April 2025 across the Naypyidaw Province to support emergency relief operations in the affected region. Their mission focused on assessing ground conditions, strengthening damaged health infrastructure, conducting mobile medical clinics, delivering urgent medical care and carrying out comprehensive health-surveillance assessments. They also facilitated the efficient distribution of aid and implemented targeted support initiatives in high-need areas, including an organised donation programme for affected families.
During the brief ceremony, 16 Army personnel and 03 Navy personnel received tokens of appreciation (medals) presented by the Government of Myanmar, marking their exemplary service during the overseas deployment.
